Protected Class
/ˈprəʊtɛktɪd klæs/
Definitions
- (n.) A group of people legally recognized as needing protection against discrimination based on characteristics like race, gender, religion, or disability.
Employers must ensure they do not discriminate against individuals in a protected class.
Forms
- protected classes
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Commentary
The term is fundamental in anti-discrimination statutes; drafting clarity about the specific classes protected under law is essential to avoid ambiguity.
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